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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Document Conventions ..................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Display Compatibility Requirements .................................................................................. 6
1.5 Installation Guidelines ....................................................................................................... 6
2.0 BASIC OPERATION.................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Front Panel Overview ........................................................................................................8
2.2 Rear Panel Overview .........................................................................................................8
Video Inputs .......................................................................................................... 8
Video Outputs........................................................................................................ 9
Audio Inputs .......................................................................................................... 9
Audio Outputs........................................................................................................ 9
Power Supply Input ............................................................................................... 9
2.3 Remote Control Overview ............................................................................................... 10
Power/Standby Buttons ....................................................................................... 10
Curtain Button ..................................................................................................... 10
Remote Control Battery Installation .................................................................... 10
Menu Navigation ................................................................................................. 11
Info Screen Button............................................................................................... 11
3.0 SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Initial Set-Up .................................................................................................................... 12
STEP 1 - Power Up ............................................................................................. 12
STEP 2 - Connect the scaler to your display ....................................................... 12
STEP 3 - Connecting your Sources to the Master Three .................................... 13
3.2 Audio Operation ............................................................................................................... 17
4.0 MENU OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Input Select...................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Input Aspect Ratio Control............................................................................................... 18
Frame Aspect Ratio ............................................................................................. 19
Active Aspect Ratio ............................................................................................. 19
Master Three Image Mapping ............................................................................. 19
Panorama ............................................................................................................ 20
Zoom ................................................................................................................... 20
Pan...................................................................................................................... 20
Borders ................................................................................................................ 20
Presets ................................................................................................................ 20
Front Panel and On-Screen Displays for IAR ...................................................... 21
4.3 Input Adjust Control .........................................................................................................21
Deinterlacing ....................................................................................................... 22
PReP™ ............................................................................................................... 22
Overscan ............................................................................................................. 22
Line Offset ........................................................................................................... 22
Color Space......................................................................................................... 23
Input Level ........................................................................................................... 23
VCR Mode ........................................................................................................... 23
HDMI Config ........................................................................................................ 23
Auto Input Priority Selection ................................................................................ 23
Audio Input .......................................................................................................... 23
AV Lip Sync ......................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Picture Controls ............................................................................................................... 24
Brightness ........................................................................................................... 24
Contrast ............................................................................................................... 24
Saturation ............................................................................................................ 24
Hue ...................................................................................................................... 24
Sharpness ........................................................................................................... 24
Y/C Delay ............................................................................................................ 24 
						

							  
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Chroma Filter (Auto CUE-C) ............................................................................... 24
4.5 Configuration ................................................................................................................... 25
Test Patterns ....................................................................................................... 25
Auto Standby ....................................................................................................... 25
LED Brightness ................................................................................................... 25
User Mode ........................................................................................................... 25
Serial Port Rate ................................................................................................... 25
Factory Default .................................................................................................... 25
Software Update.................................................................................................. 26
 Information ......................................................................................................... 26
4.6 Output Setup ................................................................................................................... 26
Analog/Digital (A/D) ............................................................................................. 26
Output Format ..................................................................................................... 27
Output Aspect Ratio Control................................................................................ 27
Sync Type ............................................................................................................ 28
Color Space......................................................................................................... 29
Output Level ........................................................................................................ 29
Framerate Conversion ......................................................................................... 29
Border Level ........................................................................................................ 29
Gamma Correction .............................................................................................. 29
HDCP Mode ........................................................................................................ 29
Display Profiles.................................................................................................... 29
5.0 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................ 31
5.1 Non-Volatile Memory Settings ......................................................................................... 31
System Settings .................................................................................................. 31
Input / Format Settings ........................................................................................ 31
Format settings.................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Setting up an Master Three Using the Internal Test Patterns .......................................... 33
Determining the Correct Output Resolution for Your Display ............................... 33
Initial Setup of the to Your Display: ...................................................................... 34
Display Calibration .............................................................................................. 36
Special Equipment Needed for Display Calibration ............................................. 37
CRT Display Calibration ...................................................................................... 37
Source Calibration ............................................................................................... 37
5.3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 38
My Master Three shows an error message. ........................................................ 38
The picture has horizontal lines with the Output set to 1080p60 (or 720p60) ..... 38
The picture is green when I use the analog output of the Master Three. ............ 39
No picture when I connect the Master Three to the HDMI input of my display. ... 39
The Blue status LED blinks on the front panel of the Master Three. ................... 39
The Green status LED blinks on the front panel of the Master Three. ................ 39
Will I lose the settings on my Master Three if I update the software version. ...... 39
5.4 Complete Menu Tree ....................................................................................................... 40 
						

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1.0 GETTING STARTED
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Master Three Video processor powered by ABT. This product delivers a level of quality
among the very highest available today.
We are especially pleased to bring you ABT’s new  VRS Precision  Video Scaling II technology. This technology
enables precision up conversion of standard and high definition (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p) video sources and
content to the native or optimum resolution of your display, delivering best in-class front-of-screen performance.
Available output resolutions span from VGA up to 1080p, including the standard HDTV resolutions of 720p and
1080i.
In addition to the video scaling technology the Master Three also offers a host of other innovative features,
including:
•4 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs and 1 HDMI output
•Analog Input and Output, using BNC-style Connectors
•Flexible Digital and Analog Audio Switching
•Precision Audio/Video Time-Delay Synchronization
•Timebase Correction
•Fully Programmable Framerate Conversion
•Input and Output Aspect Ratio Controls
•Flexible Zoom and Pan Controls
•SDI Input Capability (with SD-SDI Input Module, ref. S7011030)
This User Manual can help you set up your new Master Three, and give you the information required to match it to
your display. It can also show you how to connect it to and use it with the other components in your system.
1.2 Document Conventions
In this Manual, the menu structure is referred to in the following abbreviated form:
Navigating the On Screen Display
For example, to adjust the ‘Brightness’ press the ‘Picture Control’ button and then using the up/down arrow buttons,
highlight ‘Brightness’ and press enter to adjust the setting.
If you were changing this value to 5, the abbreviated instructions would read as follows:
Picture Control 
⇒⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Brightness ⇒⇒ ⇒ ⇒ 5
1.3 Unpacking and Inspection
Your Master Three carton should contain the following items:
•Master Three Video Processor
•Universal 6V@7A AC-to-DC Power Converter
•Power Cord
•Remote Control 
						

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•Master Three User Manual
•Serial Cable for Software Updates and Automation (1:1)
The Master Three uses BNC-style analog connectors and a HDMI digital connector to provide video output signals.
You must purchase an output cable to connect to one of these outputs to your display. Different displays have
different input connectors, so check your display specifications to ensure compatibility.
Both input and output cables can be supplied by your Authorized CineVERSUM Reseller. To find your nearest
Authorized CineVERSUM Reseller, go to www.cineversum.com.
1.4 Display Compatibility Requirements
Master Three video processing product is compatible with a wide range of displays. These include digital TVs,
projectors, and flat panel displays, as well as other emerging technologies that can support 480p or higher
resolution video signals.
To determine if your display is compatible with the Master Three, look to see if it has one of the inputs listed below.
If not, then your display is probably limited to receive a standard NTSC, PAL or SECAM interlaced signal and will not
function correctly with the Master Three.
Component video inputs that are not capable of accepting a 480p signal should be labeled ‘480i (NTSC) or ‘576i’
(PAL/SECAM).
The following types of displays should be compatible with the Master Three since it can support higher resolution
signals:
•Plasma displays
•LCD-based flat panel and front & rear projection displays
•DLP-based front & rear projection displays
•D-ILA™-based front & rear projection displays (SXRD™ included)
•CRT-based Direct View HDTVs and Computer Monitors with front and rear projection displays
1.5 Installation Guidelines
Take special care with the Master Three installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to the
bulleted items that begin below and to other precautions that appear throughout this guide.
Do ...
•Install the Master Three on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or shelf. You can also install the Master
Three in a standard 19” equipment rack using an optional rack-mount kit available from authorized
CineVERSUM resellers.
•Select a dry, well-ventilated location.
•Use only the included external power supply.
HDMI input
DVI-D input
VGA HD-15 input 5 BNC RGBHV inputs
Digital Inputs
Analog Inputs
Component Inputs (YCbCr or YPbPr)
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•Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes or temperature extremes.
•Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid fire, shock or other hazards.
•Unplug your Master Three before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Don’t ...
•Install the Master Three on an unstable surface or one that is unable to support all four of its feet, unless it is
installed in an equipment rack.
•Stack the Master Three directly above heat-producing equipment such as power amplifiers or other components
that generate heat during use.
•Expose the Master Three to a high temperatures, humidity, steam, smoke, dampness, or excessive dust. Avoid
installing the Master Three near radiators and other heat producing appliances.
•Install the Master Three near unshielded TV or FM antennas, cable TV decoders, and other RF-emitting devices
that might cause interference.
•Place the Master Three on a thick rug or carpet or cover the Master Three with cloth. This might prevent proper
cooling.
•Attempt to service this unit. Instead, disconnect it and contact your Authorized CineVERSUM Reseller.
•Open or remove unit panels or make any adjustments not described in this manual. Attempting to do so could
expose you to dangerous electrical shock or other hazards. It may also cause damage to your Master Three.
•Obstruct the front panel IR receiver window shown in “Remote Control Overview”. Do not attempt to use the
remote control out of line of sight with the IR receiver. Doing so will cause improper operation. 
						

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2.0 BASIC OPERATION
2.1 Front Panel Overview
Status LED - This displays the current state of the Master Three:
•Off: The unit is in standby mode
•Red: No signal detected
•Blue: The unit is processing the signal
•Blinking Blue: There is a problem with HDCP authentification
•Green: The unit detects an unsupported signal
On/Standby - This toggles unit power between On and Standby.
IR sensor - This is where all IR commands are received by the Master Three. Do not obstruct this window.
Front Panel Display (FPD) - This is where all information from the on screen display (OSD) is duplicated to assist in
the setup of your Master Three.
Navigation Keys - These keys are duplicated on the remote control and function exactly the same.
2.2 Rear Panel Overview
Video Inputs
The Master Three has eleven (11) video inputs and an optional SD-SDI input available. The inputs and the formats
they support are as follows:
•Video 1 (NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM)
•Video 2 (NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM)
•S-Video 1 (NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM)
•S-Video 2 (NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM)
•Component/RGBS 1 (480i/p@60Hz, 576i/p@50Hz, 720p@50/60Hz, 1080i@50/60Hz)
•Component/RGBS 2 (480i/p@60Hz, 576i/p@50Hz, 720p@50/60Hz, 1080i@50/60Hz)
When navigating the OSD, the FPD always shows the current selection on the bottom line and the menu/
submenu item on the top line. When you change a value of a setting, the value is on the bottom line and the
title of the parameter is on the top line.
Switching Inputs using the Navigation keys – You can switch inputs on the front panel of the Master Three
using the navigation keys (v and ^). To do this, press the Down or Up without pressing the Menu button first.
      
MENUEXIT
Front Panel Display (FPD)
Adjustment Buttons
Up
On/StandbyLeft Down   Right MenuExitIR sensorStatus LED
HDMIINPUT
1234
INPUT OUTPUT
1
32
4
SERIAL PORT
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT
Y (G) Pb  (B) Pr  (R) H V
DC In+6V @5A
Y (G) Pb (B)Pr  (R)
1
21
21
21
2
COMPONENTLR
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT
I
N
P
U
T
S
I
N
P
U
T
O
U
T
P
U
T
Component 1
(YPbPr or RGB)
Component 2
(YPbPr or RGB) PowerComposite
Video 1
Composite
Video 2Digital
Audio Out 
(optical)
Digital 
Audio Out 
(coaxial)Digital Audio 
Inputs 1, 2
(optical)
Digital Audio 
Inputs 3, 4
(coaxial)Serial Port S-Video 1
S-Video 2 Sync 2 Sync 1
Analog Video
Output HDMI Inputs
1, 2, 3, 4 HDMI OutputAnalog Audio 
Inputs L, R
(optical)
DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO SYNC POWER
SDI InputAnalog Video
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•RGBHV/Component (480p, 576p, 720p@50/60Hz, 1080i@50/60Hz, VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA@60Hz)
•HDMI 1 (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p@50/60Hz, 1080i@50/60Hz 1080p@24/25/50/60Hz, VGA/SVGA/XGA/
SXGA@60Hz)
•HDMI 2 (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p@50/60Hz, 1080i@50/60Hz 1080p@24/25/50/60Hz, VGA/SVGA/XGA/
SXGA@60Hz)
•HDMI 3 (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p@50/60Hz, 1080i@50/60Hz 1080p@24/25/50/60Hz, VGA/SVGA/XGA/
SXGA@60Hz)
•HDMI 4 (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p@50/60Hz, 1080i@50/60Hz 1080p@24/25/50/60Hz, VGA/SVGA/XGA/
SXGA@60Hz)
•SD-SDI (480i@60Hz and 576i@50Hz YCbCr 4:2:2)
Video Outputs
The Master Three has two video outputs, one analog and one digital.
The analog output on the Master Three can output the following signal from any resolutions up to 1920 x 1080:
•YPbPr (Component)
•RGBHV
•RGsB
•RGBS
The HDMI output on the Master Three can output any resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz:
•RGB 4:4:4 (8-bit)
•YCbCr 4:2:2 (10-bit)
•YCbCr 4:4:4 (8-bit)
To connect the Master Three to a display that has a DVI input, use either an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter.
Audio Inputs
There are nine (9) audio inputs on the Master Three:
•Two (2) Optical Digital inputs
•Two (2) Coaxial Digital inputs
•One (1) Analog (L/R) input
•Four (4) HDMI inputs
While the digital and analog audio inputs can be assigned to any one of the video inputs, the HDMI audio inputs are
tied directly to the HDMI video signal connected on the same input.
The Master Three accepts digital audio sourced from DVD players, satellite receivers, digital set top boxes, game
consoles, or other digital audio devices. These inputs are compatible with most consumer digital audio formats,
including CD-Audio (44.1kHz/16 bit LPCM), Dolby Digital, and DTS.
The coaxial digital audio inputs are compatible with any format with a sampling frequency between 24kHz and
192kHz, and with a data word structure up to 24 bits in length. The optical digital audio inputs are compatible with
any format with a sampling frequency between 24kHz and 96kHz and with a data word structure up to 24 bits in
length. The HDMI audio inputs are compatible with HDMI 1.1 audio formats.
Audio Outputs
There are two digital audio outputs, one coaxial and one optical. Both are active at the same time, with the selected
input Digital Audio stream.
Power Supply Input
The Master Three comes with a 6V@7A AC-to-DC converter power supply, which accepts 100-240 VAC at 50/60Hz.
To attach power to the unit:
1) Attach the removable power cord to the external power supply.
2) Plug the removable power cord into a wall outlet or power conditioner, if applicable.
Note:
The Master Three is able to process HDCP protected signals. However, the output signal may be only visible if a
valid HDCP supported display is hooked up to the Master Three’s HDMI output connector. The output signal would
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3) Plug the small connector attached to the cable that comes out of the power supply into the ‘DC In’ port on the
back of the Master Three. The Master Three should power on and display ‘CineVERSUM Powered by ABT’ on the
FPD for a couple of seconds.
2.3 Remote Control Overview
The functions of these buttons are detailed in the next paragraph. An asterisk (*) indicates this feature will be
implemented in future software.
Power/Standby Buttons
The Master Three remote has a Power and a Standby button. The Power button always turns the Master Three on
and the Standby button always put the unit into Standby mode.
Curtain Button
The Master Three remote has a Curtain button which allows you to close a ‘curtain’ over the image. This feature is
especially useful when an image is paused on a display susceptible to burn-in.
Remote Control Battery Installation
The remote control for the Master Three requires two AA batteries. These should be replaced as needed. ABT
recommends Alkaline batteries because they last longer without leaking.
Use only the power supply that came with your Master Three.
INPUT SELECT
STANDBYPOWER
INPUT
ADJUST CONFIG
PICTURE
CONTROLOUTPUT
SETUP
MENU EXIT
16: 9 4:3
AUTOVIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 1 COMP 1 HDMI 2
VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 2 COMP 2 HDMI 3
ENTER
HDMI 4
BORDER CROP
INFO
CURTAIN
MEMORIES
RGBHV HDMI 1 SDIASPECT
ZOOM PAN
ON/OFF
DISPLAY
PROFILESVIEWING
MODESINPUT
ASPECT
RATIO
TEST PATTERN
StandbyInfo Curtain
Output Setup
Configuration
Picture Control
Input Adjust
Menu
Border
Zoom
Input Select
(HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4,
Component 1, Component 2,
RGBHV/Component,
S-Video 1, S-Video 2,
Video 1, Video 2, AUTO)AspectNavigation Keys
(Up, Left, Enter, Right, Down)Exit
Crop
Pan Power
Input Aspect
RatioViewing Modes Display Profiles
4:3
16:9 Test Patterns
(Left, On/Off, Right)8
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*
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